WellingtonTeen 'traumatised' after dentist accidentally sliced open her numb lipThe 14-year-old needed stitches after a piece of dental equipment cut her lip open.12 Aug 04:30 AM
WellingtonHuge vandalism bill prompts council to ban cash parking paymentsThe council has spent more than $100,000 replacing broken meters so far this year.12 Aug 02:40 AM
Wellington'Really big heart': Wellington real estate agent named as diving victimThe diver was identified as 46-year-old Chiu Minh Looc, also known as Jack.09 Aug 07:27 PM
New Zealand'I just want to sell cars': High Court showdown over alleged 'forged' lease at car yardThe landlords claim the tenant owes over $127,000 in unpaid rent.09 Aug 12:18 AM
WellingtonMan not guilty of wounding neighbour's guest in fireworks disputeThe defence argued the complainant had actually shot himself with his own gun.06 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for diver missing in WellingtonThe diver was reported missing after failing to surface this morning.05 Aug 08:50 AM
WellingtonPolice dive team searches for missing diver in Wellington HarbourPolice were called at 11am after the diver failing to surface off Lower Hutt.05 Aug 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Bishop: NZ trapped in infrastructure 'Gordian knot'We are getting on with building infrastructure — not just announcing it.04 Aug 04:59 PM
WellingtonCharges laid after Lower Hutt shooting leaves man fighting for lifePolice are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.04 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandLocal elections see candidate shortage as voter turnout concerns growCandidate shortages may decrease already low voter turnout in local elections.03 Aug 05:03 AM
WellingtonMan shot, critically injured in Lower Hutt - Police manhunt under wayPolice seek a dark-coloured vehicle seen fleeing the scene at speed.02 Aug 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housingChris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Bully-boyish': Local politicians slam Chris Bishop's Auckland housing fixBishop dismissed Fletcher's column, calling it factually inaccurate.30 Jul 05:00 PM
GolfLydia Ko set to defend Women's Open amid fresh talent showdownLydia Ko is defending her title at the Women's Open in Wales this week.29 Jul 08:30 PM
FootballNapier City Rovers’ National League hopes rest on four key matches The Bill Robertson-coached team sits in fifth place on the points table. 29 Jul 07:59 PM
WellingtonFireworks shooting: Key witness in neighbourhood fight claims memory lossThe witness said he only remembered there had been a shooting, but no details about it.29 Jul 06:00 AM
WellingtonNeighbourly dispute over fireworks explodes into fight with gun, tomahawkThe defendant claimed the fireworks were scaring his daughter.28 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingElectric motorbike maker Ubco saved by rich-list familiesThe company will stay in Mount Maunganui.21 Jul 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Rural economy is buoying Māori economy as much as it aids other sectorsOPINION: The Government cut $88 million from direct Māori funding in the last Budget.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Win for Wayne Brown - Government's new AI agency will be based in AucklandThe defunded Callaghan Innovation was based in Wellington and Lower Hutt.17 Jul 10:46 PM
New ZealandSplurging on coffee: Lotto's new millionaire ditches instant for cafe brewShe's not changing too much in her day-to-day life but coffee is first to get revamped. 17 Jul 05:55 AM
BusinessLower Hutt sushi restaurant fined $30k for exploiting vulnerable workerThe man, who was on a sponsored work visa, was owed more than $50,000 in wage arrears.17 Jul 12:09 AM
New ZealandDeath on railway line investigated, Hutt Valley services still disruptedAbout six St Bernard's students were on the platform; two witnessed the event.16 Jul 04:48 AM
AucklandNew Zealander killed by shark in Australia was not wearing shark deterrent device he ownedSteven Payne, 37, died after the great white shark attack in Western Australia in March. 12 Jul 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘Give it our all’: How Napier City Rovers' season hangs on crucial matches aheadWinning run needed for Napier City Rovers to secure National League spot.08 Jul 05:00 PM
Wellington'Everyone’s in complete disbelief': Teen dies from flu complications hours after arriving at hospitalKatie Iti's father says she had only been unwell for a few days.07 Jul 07:52 PM
New Zealand'Long-term strategy': How iwi are outpacing major NZ companiesTainui's assets grew to $1.9m, enabling $56m distribution to marae.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Ella? Police search for missing 16-year-oldElla was last seen on Waterloo Rd in Lower Hutt this afternoon.07 Jul 06:22 AM
WellingtonCop kissing serial shoplifter also 'hoicked up a ball of spit' and spat at policeThe officer did not give "implicit or explicit consent" for the kiss, the summary said.07 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandElisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this yearMiles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.29 Jun 02:29 AM
League'My neck crackled when I moved': Paralysed league player's goal to walk after ill-fated tackle Ben Stowers succumbed to a horrific injury during a pre-season rugby league match.28 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandUpper Hutt mourns beloved teacher and community championThe 52-year-old continued to fundraise even as her health worsened.27 Jun 05:17 AM
Travel newsBehind the chaos: How Qatar Airways managed a missile crisis and 20,000 affected passengersEngr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer called the event an 'operational crisis'.26 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
